Back Injury Expert Witnesses
Back injury expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on back injury. The back injury expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Life Care Planning, Medical Billing, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehab, and Spine Surgery & Spine Care.
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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP
Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner
MEDLCP
California
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury
ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...
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Farr Ajir, MD, MBA, FACS, CIME
Neurological Surgery
Neurological Surgery
Westlake Village, California
Neurological Surgery, Neurology
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Neurosurgery, IME, Independent Medical Examinations, Spine Injury, Brain Injury, TBI, Independent Medical Evaluations, Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Spine Injury, Personal Injury, Stroke, Nerve Injury, Trauma, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Head Injury, Post Concussion Syndrome, Concussion, Causation, Spinal Cord Injury
Board Certified neurological surgeon with more than 35 years experience.
Dr. Ajir has been staff neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Systems.
Diplomate American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Certified American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.
Fellow American College of Surgeons.
Diplomate American College of Physician Executives.
Medical Board of California Medical Reviewer.
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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA
Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon
Shawn A. Hayden MD PA
California
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years.
Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee.
Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA
Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon
Shawn A. Hayden MD PA
Florida
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years.
Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee.
Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP
Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner
MEDLCP
Palm Harbor, Florida
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury
ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...
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David Siambanes, DO
Adult and child spine injury & Surgery
Tampa, Florida
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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Scoliosis, Spine surgeon, Spinal fusion, Child neck injury, Back pain, Spine deformity, Neck pain, Spondylolisthesis, Disc herniation, Kyphosis, Spinal fracture, Spinal injury, Neck injury, Back injury, Child back injury, Spinal hardware, Tampa
Dedicated and highly experienced orthopedic surgeon with over 25 years of specialized training in complex adult and pediatric spinal surgeries and pediatric orthopedic conditions. I am double fellowship trained in both Complex Spine Surgery and Pediatric Orthopedics. Licensed in Florida, I have performed more than 100 complex surgeries annually and have extensive experience in providing medico-legal reports and treating patients with spinal injuries. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Siambanes is a dedicated educator, researcher, and innovator. He has contributed to advancements in scoliosis instrumentation systems and published research in respected medical journals. His commitment to improving pediatric orthopedic care is reflected in his memberships with organizations like the Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America.
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T. Scott McGee, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeon - RangerDoc LLC
Leesburg, Georgia
Orthopedic Surgery
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total joint, hip, shoulder, knee, hand, foot and ankle, back injury, neck, orthopedic surgeon, surgery, orthopedics, disability evaluation, fracture, lower extremity, rotator cuff reconstruction, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic surgery, workman's comp, car accident
I am a board certified orthopedic surgeon with 30 years experience in general orthopedics, including 13 years of practice as a surgeon in the US Army, with 2 years assigned to the 1st Ranger Battalion. I have extensive experience with Workman's Comp and Independent Medical Exams, as well as deposition testimony as an expert witness. I have performed hundreds of IME's and do extensive Workers Comp in clinical practice. I am a true General Orthopaedic Surgeon with decision making expertise in most areas including spine. I am a current Fellow of The Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and am licensed in the state of Georgia. I have attended several American Board Of Independent Medical Examiners courses, as recently as this year and perform disability evaluations according to 5th and 6th edition AMA Guides.
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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA
Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon
Shawn A. Hayden MD PA
Georgia
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years.
Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee.
Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP
Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner
MEDLCP
Illinois
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury
ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...
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George S Miz, MD
UChicago Medicine Medical Group
Calumet City, Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Workers compensation, motor vehicle accident, back injury, neck injury, spinal injury, cervical and lumbar disc injury, spinal fracture, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, radiculopathy, sciatica
Fellowship trained in spinal surgery, board certified in orthopaedic surgery. Author of textbook chapters on spinal injury. Clinical research experience with focus on artificial disc replacement surgery. National and international presentations on various spinal surgery topics. Leadership positions in the North American Spine Society (chair and member of the Committee on Medical Education as well as the chair and member of the International Education Committee) as well as the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.
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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP
Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner
MEDLCP
Minnesota
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury
ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...
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Frank O Petkovich, MD
Petkovich Orthopedic and Spine Care, LLC
St. Louis, Missouri
Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgeon, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Spine Surgery, Spine Surgeon, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, back injury, neck injury, back conditions, neck conditions, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury
**Licensed in Missouri and Illinois
Dr. Petkovich was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his undergraduate degree from University of Missouri, St. Louis, and medical degree from Saint Louis University. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (CIME).
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow and founding member, North American Spine Society
Certified 6th edition AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
25% of practice includes IMEs and medical record reviews. Reports, if requested, generated in a timely manner. Multiple orthopedic body parts, including spine, examined or reviewed if requested. Practice includes general orthopedics, upper and lower extremities and spinal conditions. He is licensed in both Missouri and Illinois.
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Ananth Eleswarapu
Board Certified Spine Surgeon
Bronx, New York
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Diskectomy / Discectomy, Herniated Disk, Spine Surgery, Scoliosis, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Degenerative disease, Back pain, Back problems, Sciatica, Spine Deformation, Numbness, Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Post Laminectomy Syndrome, Radiculitis, Spinal Cord, back injury, neck injury, Tingling
Credentials:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Affiliations:
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery
AO Spine North America
Hospital Affiliations:
Montefiore Medical Center
Ananth Eleswarapu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, and Associate Director of the Spine Center at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Eleswarapu’s clinical focus is on the operative and non-operative treatment of disorders of the spine, including scoliosis, infections, tumors, fractures and degenerative disease.
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in 2006, Dr. Eleswarapu attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, earning his Doctor of Medicine in 2011. He began his postdoctoral training as a resident in orthopedic surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center, completing his residency in 2016. Dr. Eleswarapu then attended University of California Davis Medical Center for a yearlong fellowship in...
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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA
Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon
Shawn A. Hayden MD PA
Ohio
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years.
Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee.
Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Shawn A Hayden, MD, PhD, MBA
Harvard Trained Orthopedic Spine/Trauma Surgeon
Shawn A. Hayden MD PA
Plano, Texas
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Orthopedic Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sports Injury, Back Injury, Neck Injury, Whiplash, Concussion, Causation, Case Valuation, Impairment, Medical Devices, Innovation, Understanding EMR, Vehicle Injury Evaluation, Trauma
Dr. Hayden graduated from Harvard College. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedics Residency Program. He has been providing high quality medical expert opinions on orthopedic surgical spine and trauma care for years.
Dr. Hayden is also fellowship trained in orthopedic trauma and spine surgery at The Massachusetts General Hospital and The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Hayden is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. His Ph.D was received at the UT Southwestern Medical Center with research in computer science and anatomy. In 2011, Dr. Hayden received his MBA from the University of Tennessee.
Today Dr. Hayden runs Onto Orthopedics, a high quality private orthopedic medical practice in Plano, TX. Dr. Hayden’s focus has always been in providing high-tec...
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Dawn Espinoza, RN, MSN, CCM, CDMS, CNLCP, LNCC
Life Care Planner, Medical Billing
Dawn Espinoza Consulting, PLLC
Arlington, Texas
Life Care Planning, Medical Billing
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Case Management, Medical Cost Projection, Vocational Expert, Employability Expert, Nursing, Personal Injury, Property Liability, Workers Compensation, Brain Injury, Back Injury, Burns, Assault Injury, Trip Fall Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accident Injury, Chronic Pain, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Whiplash, Concussion
A licensed Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience. I have provided care for and developed treatment plans for a multitude of patients, including those patients experiencing orthopedic conditions that require inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, patients with burn injuries, patients with spinal cord injuries, patients who have experienced with amputations, patients with visual impairments, and patients with acquired brain injuries.
I trained as and began working as a medical and vocational case manager in 2006, becoming certified in 2007. As a case manager, I perform assessment, planning, implementation, coordination of care, monitoring, evaluation, and outcomes management in a variety of practice settings. My work as a case manager included medical billing audit, utilization review, as well as appeals and denials of hospital services which included medical and procedural coding, medical necessity, and cost review.
In 2011, I became a certified disability management ...
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Jackson B Salvant, MD, FAANS, FACS
Southeastern Neurosurgical Consulting LLC
Newport News, Virginia
Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care
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Craniotomy, Spinal Fusion, Head Injury, Spinal Injury, Brain Injury, Spinal Surgery, Pituitary, Brain Tumor, Brain Aneurysm, Deep Brain Stimulation, MRIGFUS neuro critical care, brain surgery, radiosurgery, AVM, Parkinson's, Gamma Knife, neck injury, back injury, spinal fracture, subdural
I am Board Certified and in continuing practice of General Neurosurgery for 29 years. I am a member in good standing of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, International Gamma Knife Society, American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, American College of Surgeons and Southern Neurosurgical Society. I have lengthy experience in head and spinal injury treatment, spinal surgery, brain tumor surgery, pituitary surgery, gamma knife treatment, deep brain stimulation and neurosurgical critical care. I can provide review of medical records and expert testimony as required. I do not currently care for pediatric patients or perform endovascular procedures for stroke or vascular conditions. I have provided review for defense and plaintiff counsel.
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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP
Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner
MEDLCP
Washington
Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab
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Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury
ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...
